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On this episode, we talked about the new Harvey Sachs book "Schoenberg: Why He Matters," which looks at the life and music of a composer who is one...

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  • Added: Dec 16, 2023
  • Length: 28:39
  • Purchases: 1
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Jean Shepard, a renowned American storyteller, captivated audiences for decades with his unique blend of humor, wit, and nostalgia. His radio caree...

  • Added: Dec 14, 2023
  • Length: 04:55
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In the early 20th century, a potent wave of anti-Semitism began to sweep across Europe. Fuelled by deep-rooted prejudices and exacerbated by econom...

  • Added: Dec 11, 2023
  • Length: 03:14
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As the economic landscape evolved, a significant change loomed over the horizon for recent graduates burdened by student debt. The government, unde...

  • Added: Dec 10, 2023
  • Length: 03:29
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On this episode, we talked about the book "Radio Art Zone," which is both a survey of what's happening in radio art, and part of a 100-artist radio...

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  • Added: Dec 09, 2023
  • Length: 28:29
  • Purchases: 1
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1. Embrace Failure: Don’t fear failure; instead, see it as a stepping stone towards growth. Understand that setbacks aren’t roadblocks but opportun...

  • Added: Dec 08, 2023
  • Length: 03:18
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In the heart of a picturesque countryside, nestled between rolling hills and sprawling meadows, stood the serene village of Greenfield. Life in Gre...

  • Added: Dec 07, 2023
  • Length: 03:07

  • Added: Dec 05, 2023
  • Length: 50:00
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Caption: Maya Gurung and Surendra Pandey congratulated by the Home Minister of Nepal along with activist Sunil Babu Pant (on Right). , Credit: Facebook page of Sunil Babu Pant.
For 16 years Maya Gurung and Surendra Pandey could not get married, but now they have the most important piece of paper in Nepal.

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  • Added: Dec 05, 2023
  • Length: 06:00
  • Purchases: 1
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On this episode, we talked about the new book "High Bias: The Distorted History of the Cassette Tape," which explores the many ways that the humble...

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  • Added: Dec 02, 2023
  • Length: 28:12
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: Borrowed and Banned logo, Credit: John Snowden
Despite being one of the most frequently banned authors, Toni Morrison’s work has inspired countless others to tell stories outside the mainstream....

  • Added: Nov 30, 2023
  • Length: 23:18
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Need some pumpkin pi to go with that leftover turkey? Jess highlights her favorite reasons to be thankful for science in this season of gratitude.

  • Added: Nov 28, 2023
  • Length: 18:00
Caption: Jasmeen Kaur “Just looking like a wow”, Credit: Instagram/@designmachinesuitslive
“Looking like a wow" is the hot new viral craze in India. Sandip brings us the story and what it means for a boutique owner from New Delhi to sudde...

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  • Added: Nov 27, 2023
  • Length: 06:00
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On this episode, we talked about ambient and pop music polymath Brian Eno's Diary, which was recently re-published in a special 25th anniversary ed...

  • Added: Nov 25, 2023
  • Length: 28:30
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On this episode, we talked about Cosey Fanni Tutti's new book Re-Sisters, which intertwines her own life and work with that of electronic music pio...

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  • Added: Nov 18, 2023
  • Length: 28:29
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Caption: Chinna Masta Kali, Credit: Sandip Roy
While the festival of Diwali is well known across the world as the festival of light another festival at the same time, the festival of the Goddess...

  • Added: Nov 13, 2023
  • Length: 06:00
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On this episode, we talked about the book "Dissonant Landscapes," which explores how Icelandic musicians are often discussed in relationship to the...

  • Added: Nov 11, 2023
  • Length: 28:30
Caption: Durga Puja that paid homage to destruction and regeneration using the Bamiyan Buddha, Credit: Sandip Roy
Kolkata's biggest festival Durga Puja has earned a UNESCO tag for intangible cultural heritage. This has led to a lot of interest among art fans in...

  • Added: Nov 08, 2023
  • Length: 06:00
Caption: "When loss and innocence...", Credit: Susan Cook
Three poems of loss, courage and resilience for these times.

  • Added: Nov 08, 2023
  • Length: 03:05
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On this episode, we discussed the book "Sound Actions," which reduces musical activity down to its most essential components so that we can re-conc...

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  • Added: Nov 06, 2023
  • Length: 28:27
  • Purchases: 1
Caption: An Indian advertisement mourns Matthew Perry., Credit: Courtesy Amul.
The TV show "Friends" might have been about a group of close-knit white New Yorkers but somehow it resonated in many corners of the world including...

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  • Added: Oct 30, 2023
  • Length: 06:00
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On this episode, we talked about "Beneath Missouri Skies," a biography of jazz guitarist Pat Metheny's early years growing up in Lee's Summit, Miss...

  • Added: Oct 28, 2023
  • Length: 28:31
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This poem to the President of the NRA has no statistics, no logic, no legal reasoning or principle. Only profound grief and sadness..

  • Added: Oct 27, 2023
  • Length: 01:09
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On this episode, we talked about the new book by veteran music journalist John Robb, which features a selection of artist profiles from throughout ...

  • Added: Oct 21, 2023
  • Length: 28:35
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From paintings to prints, from wood work to writing, there is no limit to what you can find at the Winona Art Walk. Hosted across the city of Winon...

  • Added: Oct 20, 2023
  • Length: 24:50